Essays on Endangered Species

In the vast landscape of Yellowstone National Park, a wide variety of animals and plants make up the ecosystem. In an environment such as this, for years the course of nature ebbs and flows as the parks rivers do, changing and evolving with time. The predators eat the pray, the trees grow and the rivers furrow their course across the valleys. Each species balanced by the wise hand of nature. In Yellowstone National Park the previously native wolves had been…...

A highly debated concept in today's age is the idea of global warming. This has been scientifically proven multiple times but yet it continues to be denied and hundreds turn a blind eye to the destruction of our one and only home, Earth. The film created a powerful statement depicting hundreds of unforgettable images that show the many species have not just been damaged but destroyed because many of those animals will never be seen again. It showed extinct species…...

There has recently been a large downfall in the population of amphibians. It was believed for very long by scientists that it was because of the climate change. But new research has shown that it is not entirely because of climate change and because of something else! Then what is it about? You will definitely find that out but, you will have to keep reading!This article explains what actually does cause the decline in the population of amphibians. It also…...

The slow rise of ocean levels is becoming a growing economic and environmental concerns along the coastlines of the world. With the rising temperature rates, it is becoming an inevitable impact rather than a theory. With this urgency, research and new resources need to be explored and made into a priority before it's too late. It is estimated that the sea level rises 0.13 inches (3.2 millimeters) per year (NASA, 2018). That worrying rise is mostly due to two factors,…...

The reason I am choosing the Arctic Wolf because I love wolves and I would hate them to go extinct. They are unique animal especially just listening to that beautiful spine-tingling howl, which they use to communicate. I also, like how they are territorial and could hear up to six miles away. Wolves are very much family oriented, they have a good system of leadership, and they are beautiful animals and very powerful. They are designed as perfectly as you…...

I decided to read the Islam case study on climate change and the first question asks about a primary source. This question was “How do the authors of the fatwa apply ancient Arabian sources to their modern Indonesian context? What does this say about Islam?” The authors of the fatwa apply the ancient Arabian sources by quoting the Qur’an (hadith which is sayings of the prophet) so that they show that Allah thought about these things and that they still…...

Texas from the beginning always have struggled with the United States federal government about policies and laws, especially in woman health’s program, environmental, voting issues. The Environmental Protection Agency keep being Texas’ most large opposite view to Federal Government under Gregg Abbott’s term. The Constitution of the United States of America does not have any amendment for the Rights to Fish, Hunt, and Harvest wildlife but there are a lot of Acts, Regulations or Laws, also the Associations for Fisheries…...

Our earth is composed of interconnected ecosystems of various sizes and properties that each play a vital role in the overall health of our global environment as well as human life. However, unsustainable human activities, like large carbon emissions and overexploitation of natural resources, are drastically changing the earth’s climate- in a negative way. The World Wide Fund (WWF) is an organization focusing on reversing these effects by encouraging practices that preserve biodiversity and implementing policies that reduce human impacts.…...

A Eastern Chipmunk’s weight is usually 1.8-5.3 oz. The actual size of a Eastern Chipmunk is usually about 7.2 - 8.5 inches long but sometimes unusually some grow up to a stunning 11 inches long. Eastern Chipmunks have a small faces are most commonly known to carry the diseases plague, salmonella, and hatarvurtis. A Eastern Chipmunks scientific name is the Tamias Striatus. Some Eastern Chipmunks dig burrows with complete tunnels and chambers, while others make their homes in nests, bushes,…...

Did you know sea turtles are the oceans’ lawnmowers because they have a plant-based diet? Sea turtles also cannot retract into their shell like other turtles? They also can hold their breath underwater up to five hours, they live to about 100 years, and they have an awesome sense of direction. But did you also know that sea turtles are endangered? Some more than others, but they all are at risk of going extinct. Sea turtles have been on this…...

This is the general description of the project as given by the company who plans to construct and fund it: TransCanada. The company claims that this project will benefit both Canada and the United States in four different ways. First, they claim that the pipeline will be an environmentally safe and reliable way to transfer mass amounts of oil needed for the United States to prevent possible energy crisis in the future. In 2016, the United States consumed a total…...

The unique idea of eating raw fish has been adopted by the whole world. Bluefin tuna is one of the most popular fish to be served. But underneath the facade of fame, there always lies dark secrets. Farley Mowat’s Never Cry emphasizes human’s ignorance, which decimated the wolf population, to display the universal truth that if a species was extinct, an unwanted chain reaction may occur that may negatively affect life on the planet. An average bluefin tuna is measured…...

Sea level rise occurring in Florida has major implications regarding the health of the state’s environment, its economy, and its society as a whole. Two of the biggest reasons for this rise in sea level is the thermal expansion that is caused by the warming of the oceans, as well as the melting of land-based ice. This issue is not localized only in Florida, of course, it is a problem that the entire world is facing. If global temperatures were…...

The Everglades is the home of many animals and of course provided water with most of Florida. The Everglades ecosystem is in danger within the last few decades has shrunk to a third of the size that it used to be. The Everglades is the home to many animals and of course many ecosystems that help with keeping the Everglades the way that it is. The issue is the pollution that is coming from not only farming and also from…...

An environmental value system​ (EVS for short) is a way of thinking that molds the way a person (or group of people) view an environmental issue such as pollution, climate change or deforestation... A system is defined by 3 factors: an input​, a process​, and an output​. An input​ is what influences a person to think one way or another in the first place. Inputs include your education, your culture, religion, parents, the media, society, politics, economics and much more.…...

Can you imagine another identical of you? Well considering that there is no law against it, scientist has done experiments relating to this issue, it’s called cloning. Reasoning why scientist want to do cloning is because they want to save the endangered species. Some back-ground knowledge to know what cloning is, a clone is producing asexually, meaning it is the exact replica of the parent. Dolly the sheep was the first cloned mammal. And finally, the only endangered animals so…...

The African Pygmy Goose, Nettapus auritus, is a species of perching duck found in Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar. This species of waterfowl favors swamps, marshes, shallow lakes, and slow flowing rivers, most likely loaded with vegetation. The African Pygmy Goose is one of the smallest waterfowl species in the world, where adults are up to 12 inches and weigh just over a half a pound. N. autritus is primarily a seedeater commonly observed feeding on water-lily seeds. Contrary to many…...

Environmental legislation is one of the most important issues of our time, and it only will continue to grow in severity as time goes on. Since the mid-20th century, the debate regarding the environment has risen to prominence on a global stage. In America, and across the world, legislation has been passed that addresses several environmental topics, including, but not limited to, alternative energy programs, air quality regulation, wildlife protections, emission standards, and nuclear waste requirements. Lawmakers are faced with…...

Lions are one of the most beautiful and majestic creatures on the face of the earth, these animals. This particular species is found in West Africa. The problem is many hunters are going after these animals because they want kill them just for spot or these lions pose as a threat to domestic animals and humans kill the to solve this problem. Humans are also driving out these species because they are trying to industrialize these animals habitats. Over the…...

Gary Snyder, a well known poet, once said, “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” Today, we hear a lot about many species of animals are being endangered or threatened. People don’t realize how they are negatively affecting the habitats which is home to numerous number of species. The increasing human interaction in the homes of several animals is threatening their population. The cost of degrading the habitats are hidden and indirect, therefore, the consequences are usually…...

The members of the Springsnails (genus Pyrgulopsis) account for a substantial amount of the diversity of western North American aquatic biota. As utilization of water habits increases, the threats to the diversity of Springtails has dramatically risen. Prior, the neglect of biodiversity has caused considerable impacts to Springsnail populations. Growing concerns have caused a growing conservation force with several species being listed under the Endangered Species Act, and ecosystem rehabilitation. Despite this, numerous anthropogenic threats still pose problems, namely habitat…...

Whittier Narrows Nature Center Visit Darwin’s observation once stated that populations can produce more individuals than their environment can support (citation). After visiting the Whittier Narrows Nature Center, I agree with this observation. The Whittier Narrows Nature Center is located in south El Monte along the San Gabriel River. The nature center consists of two parts: the Whittier Narrows Nature area and the recreation area next to the nature center. I visited both places. The Whittier Narrows Nature Center consists…...

The illegal pet trade smuggles brings in about 10Billion dollars into the US annually according to the United nations Office on Drugs and crime. Most commonly comprising of exotic birds like the harpy eagle, Bia k Lorikeet, or because of its ability to mimic human speech, the coveted African Grey Parrot. The illegal wild life trade has a devastating effect on many animals that would otherwise be considered untamable and wild. According to the IUNC 2016 red list wildlife trafficking…...

Since the beginning of time, all species have gone, and continue to go, through the process of natural selection which forces either evolution or extinction. As time goes on, some species are being unjustly threatened with the possibility of extinction due to rapid changes within their environments. One of the main factors that are destined to drive species to extinction is artificial selection through human activity and its effect on climate change. Temperatures are changing at an alarming rate causing…...

Cuba: Landscape as it relates to geography, climate and habbitational history Just east of the Gulf of Mexico, the long island of Cuba occupies 42,426 sq miles of rolling hills and leveled plains. The luscious island has a unique coast line with one coast on the North Atlantic ocean and the other on the Caribbean Sea. From about November to April, Cuba is in its dry season with the average temperature somewhere in the high 60’s to low 70’s. The…...

A Eastern Chipmunk’s weight is usually 1.8-5.3 oz. The actual size of a Eastern Chipmunk is usually about 7.2 - 8.5 inches long but sometimes unusually some grow up to a stunning 11 inches long. Eastern Chipmunks have a small faces are most commonly known to carry the diseases plague, salmonella, and hatarvurtis. A Eastern Chipmunks scientific name is the Tamias Striatus. Some Eastern Chipmunks dig burrows with complete tunnels and chambers, while others make their homes in nests, bushes,…...

Sea level rise occurring in Florida has major implications regarding the health of the state’s environment, its economy, and its society as a whole. Two of the biggest reasons for this rise in sea level is the thermal expansion that is caused by the warming of the oceans, as well as the melting of land-based ice. This issue is not localized only in Florida, of course, it is a problem that the entire world is facing. If global temperatures were…...

Can you imagine another identical of you? Well considering that there is no law against it, scientist has done experiments relating to this issue, it’s called cloning. Reasoning why scientist want to do cloning is because they want to save the endangered species. Some back-ground knowledge to know what cloning is, a clone is producing asexually, meaning it is the exact replica of the parent. Dolly the sheep was the first cloned mammal. And finally, the only endangered animals so…...

The African Pygmy Goose, Nettapus auritus, is a species of perching duck found in Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar.This species of waterfowl favors swamps, marshes, shallow lakes, and slow flowing rivers, most likely loaded with vegetation.The African Pygmy Goose is one of the smallest waterfowl species in the world, where adults are up to 12 inches and weigh just over a half a pound.N. autritus is primarily a seedeater commonly observed feeding on water-lily seeds.Contrary to many species of geese, the…...

For Centuries zoos across America have offered entertainment and education to children and adults. Facing mounting criticism from animal rights camp, they do much more than recognized for. Zoos offer support in conservation, educate the public on positive and negative impacts society has on the wild, and saving future generations from extinction. With so much support for wildlife, animals are thriving and adapting in their environments thanks to the help of over 65 conservation programs. American zoos and aquariums have…...

Texas from the beginning always have struggled with the United States federal government about policies and laws, especially in woman health’s program, environmental, voting issues. The Environmental Protection Agency keep being Texas’ most large opposite view to Federal Government under Gregg Abbott’s term. The Constitution of the United States of America does not have any amendment for the Rights to Fish, Hunt, and Harvest wildlife but there are a lot of Acts, Regulations or Laws, also the Associations for Fisheries…...

Research question: How are non-human primates endangered because of biomedical research? Why is this still necessary, even in the world of modern medicine?IntroductionThere are millions of animals that are living on this earth. Many of them are captured or bred in laboratories. In these laboratories, they are experimented on for a wide variety of medical testing. Some of the testing that takes place in the laboratories are: This research paper and project is an in-depth look at non-human primates in…...

Mexico is one of only 17 countries which is considered mega-diverse but what does this mean its land surface represents 10% of the Earth\'s total and it houses 10% of the world\'s biodiversity here we can find more than 200,000 species of 2500 of them legally protected.Despite this fact some are still in threat of extinction which we share in this new animal wised video plus a lot just under two million individuals of this species remain although the population…...

Every year certain parts of the world get the wonderful experience of snow. While snow is beautiful, it can be dangerous especially on the roads. In order to keep the roads safe, we use brine and salt to melt the ice and snow off of the road. However, this comes with some side effects, one of which is the “masculising” of frogs. Masculising is the sex reversal of female frogs to male frogs during the early stages of development and…...

In the February 2017 edition of Scientific American, an article entitled "Climate ChangeHas Already Harmed Almost Half of All Mammals” was penned by Scott Waldman. Thefollowing pages will attempt to summarize, critique the strengths and weaknesses, and discusshow the evidence presented in the article further the pursuit of scientific knowledge. It will alsopresent an overall view of whether the article provides a scientific viewpoint or is detracted by aconveyance of personal opinions or conjecture.The article begins by citing a few…...

The evolutionary history of primates can be traced back 65million years. One of the oldest known primate-like mammal species, Plesiadapis, is small terrestrial mammals (Primatomorpha), which adapted to living in the trees of tropical forests . Primates are divided into two distinct suborders. The first suborder is called Prosimii (lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers) and the second is Anthropoidea (monkeys, apes, and humans). These primates can be found throughout Africa, Madagascar, India, and Southeast Asia. About 60% of primate species are…...

The Arctic, or also known as The Arctic Region or Circle, is an area located in the northern hemisphere, or North Pole, of planet Earth. It is composed of the Arctic Ocean and different countries including Canada, USA, Russia, Greenland, Norway, Finland, Sweden, and Iceland. This region is characterized by its cold weather, as well as, its glaciers, icebergs and the sea ice that surround it. In the same way, the expanse landscapes make up the habitats of many animals…...

Throughout history, the oceans have been one of man's treasured resources. The ocean has provided many a community to sustain itself, even in times of harsh climates and environments. There has never been a more urgent time for businesses and fishing nations to commit to the sustainability of fish. For centuries, humans have believed that the ocean would provide an unlimited amount of fish for us. We have never thought of a time that the ocean would run out of…...

The ecosystem services are the processes that the environment produces resources benefit the humans from the ecosystem that the combination of an area’s abiotic factors such as air, water, soil, rocks, temperature and biotic factors which are everything living (ESE,2000). For instance, these services can get it directly such as food, clothing, house, and medicine that is obtained directly from the biodiversity within an ecosystem or can get it indirectly such as methods execute by healthy biodiverse ecosystems (WHO, 2005).…...

Hoddle advocates for the use of powerful technology to control invasive feral cats using biological control, entails the use of selected organisms high in the food chain to prey on feral cats, thereby reducing the prevalence of such cats in Oahu. He notes that the approach is environmentally friendly as it reduces the use of pesticides to spray the feral cats and subsequent pollution of the environment, an approach that would pose a threat to other non-target organisms and air pollution that may affect human…...